People often feel a lack of purpose in their work, especially in tech, and many are looking for more meaningful contributions, such as those found in government service.

Helping others without expecting immediate benefits can lead to long-term opportunities and connections in your career.

Many people who work in government after a stint in the private sector find it hard to return to industry because they feel fulfilled by making a positive impact on people's lives.

There's a huge opportunity in local government for business process outsourcing, especially as many staff are retiring soon.

The government often grows without accountability, but recent experiences suggest that remote work inefficiencies in federal agencies could lead to a reevaluation of their roles and possibly their replacement with more effective solutions.

We conduct discovery sprints to identify the real problems in government systems, which can lead to months or even years of engagement to improve services like immigration and veterans' benefits.

After 17 years at Google, I joined the U.S. Digital Service to apply my tech skills in government and help improve public services.

Smart tech professionals should engage in local government meetings and consider running for office to bring their expertise into the political arena.

After working for an entrepreneur, the next step is to engage in side hustles, like short-term projects, to test your strengths and ideas.